Lemon Pepper Asparagus

Fresh lemon, garlic, and black pepper combine to make lemon pepper asparagus simple and simply irresistible. Make this just once and you'll build meals around it throughout asparagus season!

Servings:

Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus spears thin spears are best
3 tablespoons olive oil
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Pile the asparagus spears on a rimmed half-sheet pan. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss them to coat. Spread them into a single layer and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic.
Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and caramelized at the tips. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle with lemon juice. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can make this with thicker asparagus spears, but it may take a few minutes longer to roast to your desired tenderness.

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